Georgia Ann “Georgie” Traficante
Georgia Ann “Georgie” Traficante, 43, of Adams, MA passed away in her home on Saturday, April 16, 2011.
Born in Attleboro on March 29, 1967 she was the daughter of Carol (Blihar) Traficante of Quincy and the late Peter R. Traficante, Sr. Georgie attended Quincy schools and graduated from North Quincy High School, Class of 1985.
A lifelong athlete, she received an athletic scholarship from U Mass Boston in track and field. On October 8, 2003 she was inducted to the U Mass Boston Athletics Hall of Fame, for Indoor/Outdoor Track, 1986 NCAA Champions. She also participated in the US Youth Games. Most recently she was a member of the Viper Women’s Hockey Team in Adams.
An avid photographer, she enjoyed traveling, nature and animals. She was successful in many businesses.
Besides her mother, she is survived by her loving life partner, Rachel Katz. Sister of Mario C. Traficante of Quincy and the late Peter R. Traficante, Jr. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary’s Church, 95 Crescent Street, West Quincy, Monday, April 25 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment will be private. Visiting hours are omitted.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Georgie may be made to: Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society, PO Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101, www.dpvhs.org.
Guestbook Entries
I was very saddened to hear about the loss of Georgie. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Suzanne
Dear Carol and family,please accept our deepest sympathy,we know how it is to lose a child,as we know this is your 2nd loss,God bless you and give you strength. Terry & Jimmy Dunn
Dear Carol, Family and Rachel,
I am deeply sadened to hear of Georgia’s passing, my heart aches for all who knew and loved her. Although we went our seperate ways after high school, I will forever treasure the friendship we shared. My deepest sympathies to you all. Love, Missy
Rest in peace “Leaping Gazelle”. You will never be forgotten. Your talent, your humor, your caring for others, will be remembered forever. You and your friend Eileen Crehan can throw javelins in heaven.